Towards human arm rehabilitation in stroke patients by means of a hybrid FES&robotic glove

Abstract

This paper is about the laboratory test of a hand exoskeleton for the rehabilitation of the patients that suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Recent studies have shown that intensive and repetitive training may be necessary to modify neural organization and recover the functional motor skills. The main aim is to develop a mechatronic architecture whose design covers as much as possible the anatomic and functional finger phalanges, providing support for the actuation and artificial sensorial system.